Earning a Nanny Certification Versus a Nanny Credential

I confess I am proud of myself because I have earned the US Nanny Association Newborn and Infant Care Credential (NICP). First, I studied taking courses at the US Nanny Institute to get certificates showing that I completed the Nanny and Childcare courses and Newborn and Infant Care courses. Then, I applied for the Newborn […]

Modernizing Mari Poppinz Nanny Essay Contest!

The Top 20 Nanny Responders Win A One Year Subscription To The ChildCare Education Institute’s Online Courses. Purpose of this contest: 1. To encourage nannies to receive training or continuing education in child development so they will be more knowledgeable and able to provide better care to children. 2. To boost the confidence of nannies […]

Envisioning a Three-Tier Nanny Credential

Last week we posted an article explaining that educated caregivers command higher salaries. Click here to read that article. Yesterday we explained the International Nanny Association Credential Exam and Basic Skills Assessment. Another organization that believes in the importance of accrediting nannies is the National Association for Nanny Care (NANC). NANC believes there are three […]

Credential Exams for Nannies

Last week we started discussing nanny training. Click here to see our article on the topic. Currently there are two nanny credential exams available for nannies created by the International Nanny Association (INA). There is a challenging INA Nanny Credential Exam and new INA Basic Skills Assessment. The International Nanny Association (INA) Nanny Credential Exam […]